FEAR AGRESSION IN CATS--WHAT TO DO?

Fear aggression may be a result of abuse, accidental injury, loud noises like thunder and lightning or even from other animals that have frightened your kitty. Another major factor could be if the kitty has not been adequately gentled and socialized to accept humans and their touch while in kitten hood.

At about 4 to 12 weeks of age any or all of these events can be permanently programmed into the brain's "personality structure" and be set there for life to leave a lasting impression on kitty about his surroundings and his preceived safety.

Physical punishment, even a light tap on the nose, increases your cat's fear and anxiety and your kitty will learn to fear and avoid you.

Some cats may even see it as a challenge, and become more aggressive.

One management technique is to use noise deterrents, such as a loud hissing noise, a blast from a compressed air canister, clapping your hands, whistling or stomping your foot.

These must be used within the first few seconds of the start of the aggression to startle, rather than scare the cat, into stopping his behavior.

There are two important things not to do with a fear aggressive cat:

1. Do not console her. Kind words and petting communicate your approval of her inappropriate behavior.

2. Visitors to your home should not retreat or show fear in front of a fear aggressive cat, because this teaches the cat that her behavior can make unwanted visitors go away. Lack of attention is a better strategy

One of the most effective forms of disciplining a cat that I've found is to "scruff" him. It mimics the punishment given a kitten by his mother when he becomes unruly.

Grasp him by the scruff of the neck and firmly push him onto the floor, while saying "No!" in a firm voice. Hold him like this for 3-4 seconds only, and then release him. Now I'm NOT telling you to shake him, drop him or carry him several feet before you put him down! In fact, if your kitty is more than a kitten, it would be wise to put your other hand under his haunches for back support as you lower him to the floor.

He'll usually slink away (after giving you a dirty look), thoroughly chastened, to bathe and recover his dignity. But he will remember this lesson, if not the first time, then after a few more times of being scolded. In fact, this can be used for many of the things kitty does that displeases you.

Just remember that when he comes back to you waving a truce flag to let him know that he is still loved and there are no hard feelings. And a little tidbit never hurts either.

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